A power surge is basically a spike in your home’s electrical current. The spike is very brief, usually lasting less than a thousandth of a second, but it can still cause damage to your audio gear and home appliances.
To protect your gear you can use a surge protector, so instead of plugging your audio gear directly into the wall, you plug them into a power strip that contains a surge protector.
Here’s a good CNET article that covers all aspects of this topic: 10 things you should know about surge protectors — https://www.cnet.com/how-to/10-things-you-should-know-about-surge-protectors/
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